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The push for Narcan in schools amid rising overdose deaths
The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
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The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer also known as "tranq," was detected in more than 1 in 10 fentanyl deaths across 20 states and D.C.
Kouri Richins, who has been charged with murder in her late husband's death, was sued by his sister.
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
A judge has dismissed the murder charge against the parents of a one-year-old, who died after ingesting a massive amount of fentanyl.
A 15-year-old girl in Riverside, Calif. stopped breathing -- and that's when the school resource officer, assistant principal and other staff jumped in, authorities said.
The Food and Drug Administration warned that overdoses from xylazine mirror opioid overdoses, but may not be reversed by naloxone.
A toxicology report found a mix of alcohol, fentanyl and oxycodone in Tyler Skaggs' system after he was found dead in a suburban Dallas hotel room in 2019.
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
The fentanyl crisis impacts almost all of the communities across the state of Colorado. In response, 200 public health officials have gathered for a summit.
Troopers with the Colorado State Patrol made what they believe is the biggest fentanyl bust on a highway in the United States.
Troopers with the Colorado State Patrol made what they believe is the biggest fentanyl bust on a highway in the United States.
Police in Colorado Springs released the mugshots of the parents of a toddler who died last year of exposure to fentanyl.
Police in Denver make a massive fentanyl bust while officers were trying to track down a stolen vehicle.
The district attorney's office in Boulder County formally charged a 25-year-old man of manslaughter after police say he supplied someone with fentanyl pills and that person died.
On day one of a first-of-its-kind fentanyl summit at the Denver Art Museum, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors from both Adams and Broomfield counties heard from several Colorado families who lost loved ones to the lethal drug.
Dozens of elected officials, law enforcement officers, prosecutors and victim advocates gathered in Denver on Thursday for a summit on how Colorado can better address the fentanyl crisis. The drug has killed many people and is now regularly showing up in drug tests of those who are overdosing.
A drug crisis is currently plaguing the United States, with 107,000 lives lost in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It's hitting us hard here in Colorado, and leaders say, frankly, they're sick of it.
A bill to fight the fentanyl crisis was signed into law on Wednesday by Gov. Jared Polis.
Fentanyl-related overdoses have risen 260 percent in our state since 2019.
Neighbors say drugs, including fentanyl, are rampant among dangerous groups congregating at the RTD W light rail station in Denver at Knox Court.
Colorado's Legislature capped its session by passing a bill designed to confront the fentanyl crisis by giving prosecutors more room to pursue felony convictions while providing substantial support and treatment services.
A fentanyl dealer is under arrest after police in Louisville say they saved a woman who nearly overdosed on the drug.
Opponents of a bill addressing Colorado's fentanyl crisis stepped up their efforts to derail the bill on Tuesday.
A woman accused of filing false documents for federal COVID support for her businesses -- and of receiving almost a half million dollars before federal authorities cut her off -- was recently convicted on all charges by a Denver jury.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
Jesse Hamric was visiting with friends and family in Smith Mountain Lake. He was in the lake and possibly electrocuted by stray voltage from a private dock. Friends and first responders tried to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
See photos from the 4th of July fireworks show at the Colorado Rockies game in Denver.
The trees, rocks, and natural beauty of Roxborough Park are a major reason people choose to live there, but they're also what makes the community "very high risk" for wildfire, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.
A woman accused of filing false documents for federal COVID support for her businesses -- and of receiving almost a half million dollars before federal authorities cut her off -- was recently convicted on all charges by a Denver jury.
Jesse Hamric was visiting with friends and family in Smith Mountain Lake. He was in the lake and possibly electrocuted by stray voltage from a private dock. Friends and first responders tried to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
The trees, rocks, and natural beauty of Roxborough Park are a major reason people choose to live there, but they're also what makes the community "very high risk" for wildfire, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.
A 14-year-old girl was killed in a shooting Saturday night at a park, according to Aurora police. Another 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were also shot. Police say a fight broke out at a party at Highland Hollows Park.
Denver Police have stopped by a number of intersections and highways to hand out fliers letting the workers know that what they're doing is illegal - more specifically walking through intersections and asking for money.
Jesse Hamric was visiting with friends and family in Smith Mountain Lake. He was in the lake and possibly electrocuted by stray voltage from a private dock. Friends and first responders tried to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
A 14-year-old girl was killed in a shooting Saturday night at a park, according to Aurora police. Another 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were also shot. Police say a fight broke out at a party at Highland Hollows Park.
Denver Police have stopped by a number of intersections and highways to hand out fliers letting the workers know that what they're doing is illegal - more specifically walking through intersections and asking for money.
The trees, rocks, and natural beauty of Roxborough Park are a major reason people choose to live there, but they're also what makes the community "very high risk" for wildfire, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.
A 20-year-old blind horse that escaped its pen and fell into a large irrigation canal was pulled from the fast-moving waters at the end of a three-hour operation Saturday north of Fort Collins.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Nuggets first round draft pick DaRon Holmes II offers a tremendous amount of versatility to a Denver roster that is going to look different next season.
Wimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said the focus should be on policy amid questions over President Biden's age that have roiled the political sphere since a disastrous debate.
The former CBS News journalist and author of "Battle Scars" talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
The suspect fled the party, then shot and killed himself after a car chase, the Florence Police Department said.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said the focus should be on policy amid questions over President Biden's age that have roiled the political sphere since a disastrous debate.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
The family-owned clinic offers a plethora of treatments to help people struggling with their mental health. The clinic also prides itself on being able to work with patients, regardless of their insurance plan.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The Town of Windsor has closed Windsor Lake due to harmful algae blooms.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Employers added 206,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate edged higher to 4.1%.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Canada's Hudson's Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers, is buying 117-year-old Neiman Marcus.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.